With the emergence and global proliferation of “sugar dating” websites, the phenomenon of
sugar dating is gaining increased attention. Sugar dating is described by these websites as …

While the research on sugaring has expanded in recent years, there are still many gaps in
our understanding of these relationships and how women begin them. Therefore, in this …

Sugar dating is a form of dating typically characterized by wealthier, older men providing
financial support to younger, less financially secure women in exchange for companionship …

The proliferation of “sugar dating” websites, facilitating transactional relationships between a
“sugar baby” and a “sugar daddy,” raises new questions about the reconfigured relationship …

Quantitative studies in the United States that identify involvement in the sex trades
predominantly use a single item to address a complex, stigmatized phenomenon. This item …

Survival sex is the exchange of sex for material goods required for survival (ie, shelter, food,
drugs). Because this exchange occurs under conditions of deprivation, there is a power …

Sugar dating has gained extensive media coverage over the last couple of years, often
being depicted as a veiled form of prostitution/sex work. While similar dating arrangements …

Virgin young adult men (VYAM) are often stigmatized for deviating from the social clock.
Despite the importance of media in young adults' lives, few studies have examined media …

Young people's perspectives on social and healthcare providers' assessments of sex trading
for financial compensation are lacking. This is particularly important for LGBTQ+ youth who …

Compensated dating is a contestable phenomenon. While most academic and public
discourses have paid considerable attentions to young girls who provide compensated …